2-Amino-1-butanol
Agent Name
2-Amino-1-butanol
CAS Number
96-20-8
Formula
C4-H11-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Butanol, 2-amino-; 2-Aminobutanol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)propylamine; 1-Hydroxy-2-butylamine; 2-Amino-1-hydroxybutane; 2-Amino-n-butyl alcohol; 2-Aminobutan-1-ol; 2-Aminobutyl alcohol; Butanol-2-amine; [ChemIDplus] UN2735
Category
Amino Alcohols, Other
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Colorless hygroscopic liquid with an amine-like odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make surface-active agents, vulcanization accelerators, and pharmaceuticals, and as an emulsifying agent for cosmetic creams and lotions, mineral oil and paraffin wax emulsions, leather dressings, textile specialties, polishes, cleaning compounds, and so-called soluble oils; [Merck Index] Used in metal working fluids, rolling oils, and cleaning agents; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Causes burns; Harmful by ingestion; [ECHA REACH Registrations] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
1 ppm
Vapor Pressure
0.15 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: